Whiskey Neat With Kristopher Hart

This week I sit down with an incredible visionary who had a ridiculous idea...."Let's Open a brandy distillery in the heart of Bourbon Country." Joe Heron is the crazy man behind Copper and Kings American Brandy Company and I was lucky enough to sit down with him as well as having yet another surprise guest this week.... One of my all time favorite episodes, Houston's own Morgan Weber of Indianola Distilling. We talk about the deep American History tied to Brandy and how he is blazing a path back to our historic roots....  Morgan and I slightly bicker over who's Phoenix barrel is better and after he is defeated, we try a few upcoming releases while discussing new TTB regulations causing more headaches for the Brandy Category. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Or follow us at   IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week we sit down for a short episode, unfortunately with the man behind a lot of what makes Amrut GREAT!  Amrut has helped pave the way and make a name for Indian whisky and it was so much fun working through their portfolio.  Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio Show on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston.  Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week I had the privilege of sitting down with the Head of Maturing Whiskey Stock, Brendan McCarron and Global Master Brand Ambassador David Blackmore. We talk about the brand who's passion runs deep in Wood Maturation, the Gaelic to English pronunciation conundrum as well as what it's like to be next in line behind Whisky Innovator, Dr. Bill Lumsden . This episode runs long and in the best possible way. Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio Show on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week we sit down with Spencer Whelan and Wade Woodard of the Texas Whiskey Association.  An organization that was recently formed by Eight Texas Distilleries who are making a concerted effort in labeling transparency and in making a real mark of pride in Texas Whiskey.  This is your fresh take on everything that CAN be discussed on the issue for now.... More to come.  Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio Show on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston.  Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat  www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week I sit down with Distillery manager of Bruichladdich, a progressive Hebridean distillery on my favorite Island in Scotland, Islay.  As we work through the pronunciation of a few of those words we talk about the development of the brand and I surprisingly get a bit of a scoop on a new product coming out of the distillery...... a new whiskey that us American's are VERY familiar with but something that hasn't ever been produced in Scotland. So new to Scotland, they actually aren't even sure what to call it. Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio Show on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week I sat down with Michael Garfield, a long-time Houston media personality on radio and TV, as well as Culture Map Food Editor, Eric Sandler. Had an absolute blast talking about what it's like to be a critic and the inevitable choice all of them have to make: Should I publish something negative or avoid negativity all together.  We also dive deep in the some of the perks from having your finger on the pulse of the Technological and Culinary Zeitgeist. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week we sit down with Jorge Ahued, owner of "Stogies" in Houston.  One of Houston's most iconic and beloved cigar lounges as well as long time friend, Alan Denny of EP Carrillo Cigars. In the recent episode with Ian and Cruze of Smokin' and Toastin' we discussed the betrayal by Nat Sherman Cigars towards the industry and it sparked a lot of people jumping to their defense. We finally sit down and talk cigars and I am thoroughly excited.  Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week was definitely a fun episode for me. Siting down with long time member of the Houston Bourbon society, Nicholas Talamantes who just so happens to be the local market manager for one of the biggest names in Bourbon, Four Roses and the man that started it all, Founder of the Houston Bourbon Society, Matt Phillips. We sit down to discuss the ups and downs of dealing with a group as big as the Houston Bourbon Society. The remarkable growth and work that goes into it. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat   www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week we are joined by William Grant Blender Kelsey McKechnie and Charlotte Voisey, Director of Advocacy for William Grant & Sons USA. We talk about William Grant's Ode to American Whiskey, Fistful of Bourbon.  The latest release from one of the oldest family owned companies in Scotch Whiskey. Fistful of Bourbon is a blend of 5 American Straight Bourbon's and coming in at a very reasonable $24.99 SRP in the Texas Market Only, currently.  We discuss everything they are working on, the constant attempt at innovation and the exciting things coming down the pipeline. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat  Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat w ww.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week we invite back Cruze and his Cohort, Ian Barry of Smokin' and Toastin'. We discuss how sourcing whiskey effects the price of it. Some bang for your Buck items worth your attention and lastly, we discuss how some really really good products, just seem hard to buy based off price. Absolutely great to have the full Smokin' and Toastin crew on the show.  Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

We sit down with Mayra Isais, Senior Diageo Reserve Account manager for Houston. We talk Lagavulin baby. The special relationship I have with that pour and of course all thing Peat Related. We are also joined by world traveler, recent author and all around inspiration, Lincoln Obie. Friend of the show and long time supporter. This week was fun.  Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston.  Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week I sit down with Houston's Macallan and Highland Park ambassador, Elyse Blechman and man, did we have fun. We talk about the choice brands have to make when faced with dwindling resources. Deciding to change directions completely or adjust accordingly. We discuss the rising fan base for Highland Park as well as the history behind the brand. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week we dive into a new barrel aged product .... Wine! We do it with Girard Winery and one of Houston's very few Master Sommeliers and Good Night Charlie's proprietor David Keck. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

We sit down this week with my friend and Texas State manager John Curran of Favorite Brands. We are joined by repeat guest and dear friend, Alan Denny of EP Carrillo Cigars. We talk about the distributing tier and the laws broken, grey area work arounds and why they get painted as the bad guy. This was a really engaging episode for me, as it felt like one of the rawest and most honest conversations had on the subject. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

On this weeks episode I sit down with the man behind Maison Ferrand for the past 30 years, Alexandre Gabriel. We also see the return of friend of the show and Texas State Manager of Maison Ferrand, Greg Doxakis. We talk about the long history of Cognac, how its long been standardized and boring and ways he is trying to revive the category in new and dynamic ways.  Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston.  Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

This week I sit down with the National Director of Sales with Barrell Craft Spirits, Will Schragis and joined by 2 time guest of the show, Wade Woodard. We discuss the idea of a "Merchant Bottler" and the direction Barrell is moving with their spectrum of spirits, we also hit a bit on the regulatory environment here. It wouldn't be an episode with Wade without it. This happens to be one of those episodes in which we drink the full spectrum of spirits from Rum, to Cognac all the way back Whiskey. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

I drink a little Royal Navy Rum and talk this years Whiskey Social with Cruze Cruzer. Cruze is the President and CEO of RFC Media and SuiteRadio. His background as a radio Program Director and Air Personality includes stints at The Buzz/Houston, WFNX/Boston,. WMGK/Philadelphia. and DC101/Washington DC.  Cruze is also the co-host (with Ian Barry) of Smokin' & Toastin', a weekly radio show and podcast that focuses on Distilled Spirits, Craft Beer, and Hand-Rolled Cigars. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat  www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

I sit down with one of the founders of Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling to talk about Texas Makers and Texas Fakers, what it takes to be both a brewer and a Distiller and Why their Grain to Glass operation is one of the few in Texas who are TRULY all Texan. We are also joined by Alan Denny, Regional rep for EP Carrillo This episode should be interesting. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston.  You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat  Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

I sit down with TedX Speaker, Author and All around Nice guy, Nico Martini to discuss his brand new book featuring the Lone Star State and 100 of the best cocktails from the best bars that Texas has to offer. Brown Forman Rep Chris Morris joins us to talk Glenglassaugh and Slane Irish Whiskey. A new Distiller on the Emerald Isle producing a triple casked Spirit worth your attention. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

I sit down this week with Mark Shilling, Mark founded Revolution Spirits in 2013, as well as founded ShillingCrafted in 2017 to help both new and existing craft distillers with operations, marketing, regulatory and general project management. Mark helped establish the Texas Distilled Spirits Association in 2012, and served as president of The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas from 2013 to 2015. Mark currently serves co-chair of the legislative committee of the American Craft Spirits Association. We also talk the recent controversy with Devils River and problems with the current Spirits regulatory environment. Whiskey Neat is a podcast on iTunes and 94.1 FM in Houston. You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, YouTube and Facebook. Or follow us at IG @MyWhiskeyNeat Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com